Follow Us:

Companies Act

The Companies Act is a legislation that governs the formation, functioning, and management of companies. Explore the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act.

Latest Articles


Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

Transfer of Member Interest in No Share Capital Company

Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...

May 18, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

E-Adjudication & Virtual Hearings Transforming Corporate Governance

Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...

May 16, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...

May 10, 2026 4893 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 18363 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Refiling Option for Annual Forms Under CCFS 2026

Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...

April 18, 2026 1809 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Madras HC Allows Fresh Reply in NDH-4 Rejection Cases Due to Opportunity of Hearing

Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...

May 16, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...

April 6, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dismisses Plea as Preference Share Extension Within 20-Year Limit Needs No Approval

Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...

April 3, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Absence of Entries Not Proof of Fraud; NCLT Upholds Strict Proof Standard Under Section 66

Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...

March 28, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

No Separate Meeting Needed When Same Terms Apply to Entire Shareholder Class: Calcutta HC

Company Law : The Court held that a separate meeting of sub-class shareholders is not required when identical terms are offered to the entire cl...

March 18, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2121 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...

May 21, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Request to Extend due dates under Income Tax Act & Companies Act

December 28, 2021 27948 Views 1 comment Print

Delhi Tax Bar Association has made a representation to Hon’ble FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ji and requested for Extension of Due Dates for Submission of Income Tax Returns and various Audit Reports under the Income Tax Act and Companies Act. DELHI TAX BAR ASSOCIATION Formerly Bar Association (Income Tax) (ESTD. 1954-55) G-09, CENTRAL REVENUE BUILDING, INDRAPRASTHA […]

IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund), Third Amendment, Rules, 2021

December 28, 2021 3867 Views 0 comment Print

Govt notifies Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund), Third Amendment, Rules, 2021 to amend Rule 6 of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 which relates to Manner of transfer of shares under sub-section (6) Of section 124 of Companies Act, 2013 to the […]

Liability of Directors of Private Company in Liquidation

December 26, 2021 12381 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware that a private limited company is a legal entity and separate from its directors and members. It contains corporate veil behind which liability of its members and limited to the extent of subscribed share capital. But the operations of a company is managed by natural persons, called directors. They are responsible […]

Need of Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO)

December 24, 2021 5250 Views 0 comment Print

The main aim of Producer organization is to ensure better income for the producers through an organization of their own. Small producers do not have the volume individually (both inputs and produce) to get the benefit of economies of scale. Besides, in agricultural marketing, there is a long chain of intermediaries who very often work […]

Form 20B Filing annual return by a company having a share capital with ROC

December 24, 2021 2781 Views 0 comment Print

FILING EFORM 20B –SCHEDULE-V – Form for filing annual return by a company having a share capital with the Registrar of companies The information to be provided in the eForm 20B should be up to the date of AGM. In case AGM is not held or AGM is held after the due date of AGM […]

Form – 23AC | Filing balance sheet & other documents with ROC

December 24, 2021 3468 Views 0 comment Print

 EFORM – 23AC – For filing Balance Sheet and other documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) The information to be provided in the eForm 23AC should be as on the date of the balance sheet. After the eForm has been filled, click the Prescrutiny button to pre-scrutinise the eForm 23AC. If the eForm 23AC […]

Form DPT-l | Circular or circular in the form of advertisement inviting deposits

December 24, 2021 1746 Views 0 comment Print

FORM DPT-l CIRCULAR OR CIRCULAR IN THE FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT INVITING DEPOSITS [Pursuant to section 73 (2)(a) and section 76 and rule 4(1) and 4(2) of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014] The circular or circular in the form of advertisement shall contain the following: GENERAL INFORMATION (a) Name, address, website and other contact […]

Form 66 for submission of Compliance Certificate with ROC

December 24, 2021 2775 Views 0 comment Print

FILLING OF EFORM –66 – Form for submission of Compliance Certificate with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) After the eForm 66 has been filled, click the Prescrutiny button to prescrutinise the eForm. If the eForm 66 is not prescrutinised, it shall be rejected when you attempt to upload the eForm 66. This eForm 66 shall […]

All about filing of FORM – 23ACA with Registrar of Companies

December 24, 2021 5136 Views 0 comment Print

EFORM – 23ACA – For filing Profit and loss account and other documents with the registrar of Companies -The information to be provided in the eForm 23ACA should pertain to the financial year. -After the eForm 23ACA has been filled, click the Prescrutiny button to prescrutinise the eForm 23ACA. If the eForm 23ACA is not […]

Form 23B- Information by Auditor to Registrar of Companies

December 24, 2021 2082 Views 0 comment Print

EFORM – 23B- Information by Auditor to Registrar of Companies -After the eForm 23B has been filled, click the Pre scrutiny button to prescrutinise the eForm 23B. If the eForm 23B is not prescrutinised, it shall be rejected when you attempt to upload the eForm 23B. -This eForm 23B shall be taken on record through […]

Search Post by Date
May 2026
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031